One of the most common questions patients ask is: “Can you place the implant on the same day the tooth is removed?” The short answer is: Yes, in selected cases, it is possible.
However, whether it is appropriate depends on several clinical factors. At Drs. Nicolas & Asp Centers, treatment decisions are based on internationally recognized clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed research
Let’s break it down clearly.
What Is Immediate Implant Placement?
Immediate implant placement means:
- The tooth is removed
- The dental implant is placed into the same socket
- All during the same surgical appointment
This approach is well documented in clinical research when conditions are favorable.
When Is Immediate Implant Placement a Good Option?
You may be a candidate if:
- The tooth is fractured but the surrounding bone is intact
- There is minimal bone loss
- Any infection is localized and can be thoroughly cleaned
- The gum tissue is healthy
- The gum tissue is healthy
In suitable cases, placing the implant immediately may:
- Reduce overall treatment time
- Help preserve natural bone
- Limit the number of surgical procedures
When Is It Better to Wait?
Immediate placement is not always the safest option.
It may be better to delay implant placement if:
- There is significant bone loss
- There is active or uncontrolled infection
- The socket walls are damaged
- You have uncontrolled systemic conditions (such as poorly managed diabetes)
- Heavy smoking is a factor
In these situations, a staged approach is often recommended:
- Tooth extraction
- Bone grafting (if necessary)
- Healing period (usually 2–4 months)
- Implant placement after healing
Delaying placement can sometimes provide more predictable long-term stability.
What About “Same-Day Teeth”?
It is important to distinguish between:
- Immediate implant placement
- Immediate loading (placing a temporary crown on the same day)
Immediate loading is possible when:
- The implant achieves strong primary stability
- Bite forces can be carefully controlled
- The case is precisely planned
Not every immediate implant can, or should, receive a tooth on the same day.
Are Immediate Implants Successful?
Yes — when carefully selected.
Clinical studies show that immediate implants can have survival rates comparable to delayed implants in properly chosen cases.
The most important factor is not speed — it is proper diagnosis, planning, and surgical execution.
Our goal is simple: a beautiful, healthy, and pain-free smile that lasts.
The Most Important Factor: Case Selection
The success of immediate implant placement depends on:
- Bone quality and quantity
- Gum health
- Infection control
- Surgical technique
- Prosthetic planning
- Patient compliance
Comprehensive assessment — including clinical examination and 3D imaging when required — allows the safest treatment decision.
The Bottom Line
Yes, in many cases, a dental implant can be placed immediately after extraction.But the decision must always be individualized and based on scientific guidelines and your specific clinical condition.
At Drs. Nicolas & Asp Centers, our Specialist Oral Surgeons and Specialist Periodontists design personalized treatment plans focused on long-term stability and aesthetic outcomes.
We welcome patients at our branches in Jumeirah, Dubai Marina Walk, The Springs Souk, and Uptown Mirdif.
Call 04 394 7777 to schedule your consultation.
